Part II, History The curious history of Freemasonry has unfortunately been treated only by its panegyrists or calumniators, both equally mendacious. I do not wish to pry into the mysteries of the craft; but it would be interesting to know more of their history during the period when they were literally architects. They are charged [...]
Read MoreThis society was called the Dionysian Artificers, as Bacchus was supposed to be the inventor of building theaters; and they performed the Dionysian festivities. From this period, the Science of Astronomy which had given rise to the Dionysian rites, became connected with types taken from the art of building. The Ionian societies . . . [...]
Read MoreThe value of man does not consist in the truth which he possesses, or means to possess, but in the sincere pain which he hath taken to find it out. For his powers do not augment by possessing truth, but by investigating it, wherein consists his only perfectibility. Possession lulls the energy of man, and [...]
Read MoreChapter III, The Drama of Faith MAN does not live by bread alone; he lives by Faith, Hope, and Love, and the first of these was Faith. Nothing in the human story is more striking than the persistent, passionate, profound protest of man against death. Even in the earliest time we see him daring to [...]
Read MoreIt began to shape itself to my intellectual vision into something more imposing and majestic, solemnly mysterious and grand. It seemed to me like the Pyramids in their loneliness, in whose yet undiscovered chambers may be hidden, for the enlightenment of coming generations, the sacred books of the Egyptians, so long lost to the world; [...]
Read MoreTHE ANTEROOM Fourteen years ago the writer of this volume entered the temple of Freemasonry, and that date stands out in memory as one of the most significant days in his life. There was a little spread on the night of his raising, and, as is the custom, the candidate was asked to give his [...]
Read MoreFrom the Worshipful Master Brothers, This stated meeting will be our elections, and I hope we have a good turn out. Saturday, November 17th will be our lodge work day and we have a lot to catch up on. Come on down and lets get it done. We will also have some time for Masonic [...]
Read MoreFrom the Master: Brothers I would like to start with giving my prayers and thoughts to brothers Gene Hudlof, Forrest Page, and Ken Van Leer, I wish you a speedy recovery and a reminder, if you need anything we are a phone call away. We will be having a couple second degrees this month and [...]
Read MoreFrom the Worshipful Master Brothers, September is here and we are getting back into full swing. Tuesday the 4th we have a second degree, Tuesday the 11th is our stated meeting. September 22nd is our “Welcome Back Breakfast†breakfast. I hope all had a safe and enjoyable summer and hope to see you all at [...]
Read MoreFrom the Worshipful Master Brothers August is here and we will be having a second degree on the 21st for Brother Steven Thomas and the 28th for Brother Pat Corrigan. I hope everyone is enjoying their summer and that is has been a safe one. My thanks to Brother Tim Thomas And Worshipful Brother Doug [...]
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